Planner III

Job Description

The Planner III develops production plans and schedules to meet customer demands. They also create shop orders and prepare inventory targets based on production plans and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production plans based on the master production schedule
• Analyze forecasts, inventory levels, and material requirements to ensure operational continuity
• Create and close manufacturing jobs, while monitoring and following up on job status to ensure timely completion
• Coordinate with Procurement, Logistics, Operations, Quality, and Engineering teams to ensure successful execution of production and project plans
• Identify planning risks, production bottlenecks, and process deviations, and recommend corrective and preventive actions to improve performance
• Provide data-driven insights during production and operations planning meetings
• Maintain appropriate levels of raw material to support production requirements and inventory targets
• Lead and/or support scheduled planning meetings
• Perform critical ERP transactions
• Prepare special reports on status of production
• Maintain accurate planning data and system integrity within ERP and planning tools, including Epicor Kinetic and Power BI
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning processes, operational efficiency, and overall business performance
• Provide guidance, training, and support to junior planners while contributing to the development and standardization of planning processes and best practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Related Field of Study
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in a specialized functional discipline.
• OR (9) years of experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelors Degree.
• OR (3) years of experience may be considered w/ a Masters Degree.

About Us

About Frontgrade At Frontgrade, we build mission-critical electronics that perform without compromise in the world's most demanding environments, from deep space to national defense. With decades of proven heritage, we deliver high-reliability components, subsystems, and integrated solutions trusted when failure is not an option. But our strength is not just in what we build. It is in the people who make it possible. From engineers and product managers to sales teams, marketers, and skilled manufacturing professionals, every role plays a direct part in enabling missions that protect, explore, and connect our world. We move with purpose, collaborate across disciplines, and take pride in delivering solutions our customers rely on in the highest-stakes environments. If you want your work, whatever your specialty, to contribute to something bigger, you will find your place at Frontgrade. Why Work for Us We believe mission success starts with taking care of our people. That's why we offer competitive health, wealth, and wellbeing benefits from day one. You'll also find real opportunities to learn, grow, and advance, whether you're building technical expertise, leading teams, or expanding into new areas. Here, your growth is part of the mission.

• Immediate Medical (FSA and HSA), Dental, and Vision
• 401K Match with 100% immediate vesting
• 9X80 compressed work schedule for qualifying roles
• Career Opportunity and Growth
• Tuition Reimbursement/Student Loan Repayment
• Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year (9 designated holidays and 2 floating holidays)
• 8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave

Job Info

• Job Identification 213
• Job Category Operations & Production
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 3205 Lionshead Avenue, Carlsbad, CA, 92010, US
• Work Schedule 9/80 Rotation A - 7a Start
• Minimum Salary 87,449.03
• Maximum Salary 109,311.29